Highlights of 2012 - An EPIC year

So 2012 was a pretty awesome year for me, I got to see and do so much, I also got to meet for the first time all the scoobies (you know who you are if you are reading this) I love each and everyone of these guys.
Highlights of 2012

I have a huge interest in the Titanic and this year it celebrated the 100th anniversary now I went to the London expedition and to say it was one of the best things I have ever seen is an understatement, one of my best friends brought me tickets for my birthday and we went together. It was so well put together and the experience was amazing. With it being the 100 year anniversary this year I have managed to acquire quite a few new collectibles to my collection and obsession with the titanic.

Also this year I went to Hallowhedon 4, now this is the second year in the row I have been to Hallowhedon and this one was 100% better then the first, I finally got to meet all the scoobies I had met on twitter and it was one of my best weekend conventions so far (though I did end up ill but it was totally worth it). Even though a few of us had only ever spoken on twitter and never met in person when we all got together we just all seem to mesh and it was as if we had all been friends for years. Rhys who we adopted as Dad of the group turned out to be one of the nicest people on this earth and has an equally amazing fiance Joanne who both I hope to stay friends with for many years to come. Joey are crazy fun loving Rocky Horror enthusiast and who can boogie on the dance just brightens the room whenever he is in it was awesome. Nicola my equally crazy best friend who got me hooked on conventions may we never drift apart as my life would be boring without you. Immy our lovely friend from the Netherlands who managed to make it to HW4 we were so worried she wouldn't make it but did and it was awesome seeing her again. Carrie who we met at HW3 managed to come to HW4 and it was so nice catching up and hearing how her year had been and fingers crossed she can come to HW5! Stephen how I loved that he was the same as me, not a party animal and quite content drinking tea and relaxing while the others danced till there hearts content on the dance floor :)

We have had some amazing films in 2012 we had - Brave, Batman Spiderman and Avengers! these were some of my favourites. There has also been some amazing TV shows - Rizzoli and Isles, Lost girl and Unforgettable

I was never a huge fan of Michael McIntyre but I went to see him in October for his Showtime tour and I was not disappointed I was in fits of laughter and loved every second of it. If you haven't seen it check it out

My baby Shelby also turned two this year, it is crazy how big she has gotten and how fast these last two years have gone

So these were some of my highlights from 2012 - fingers crossed 2013 will be filled with more epic adventures, STAY TUNED :)

Making the most of day's off :)

So quick recap on this week, I have been busy with work but now my shifts have changed I get a days off in week so I had tuesday off and first thing we took Shelby to the vets for her yearly booster then we headed down to the beach, I know it sounds crazy as it has been crazily cold weather this week but surprising it was really nice down there. We spent a couple of hours watching Shelby run around and trying to run from the ocean but then she got used to it and wouldn't get out.

Wednesday I went to Canterbury to the Marlowe Theatre to see Cinderella, I went with my amazing friend Nicola and her fab new friend Lina who I only met that evening she is down visiting Nicola from America, it was nice to finally meet as I had so much about her from Nicola. It has been ages since I been to see a panto but I was not disappointed it was awesome, I laughed the whole way through it and the cast were great John Partridge who played Prince Charming was my favorite not only is he hot but he has an amazing voice.

This weekend I have had off as well so yesterday I spent the day relaxing and catching up on tv and went for a lovely walk with Shelby and my ma through the woods.

Today I went to see the new Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol and I was a little unsure what it was going to be like I wasn't keen the on the third one so wasn't hoping for much with this one but I was surprised it was really good. It was rammed packed full of action and had a really good plot, plus it had the one and only Simon Pegg who I love :) I also love the fact that the Dubai scene Tom Cruise does all his own stunts I really hate watching a film and I know effect have come a long way but when they use a stunt double you can always tell. So if you haven't seen it check it out, you will not be disappointed :)

2 more crossed off my bucket list

Today I managed to cross two more activities off my bucket list and they were paint balling and archery. I went with two of my good friends Albertine and Andrew, we had an awesome day even though we got some war wounds. Out of the three of us poor Albertine come off worse she got hit in the head, chest and neck, I didn't come off to bad few shots to the knee, leg (thanks to Andrew although his legs were shot to pieces by the end of our sixth game). On our last game I only had a few balls left so thought I would really go for it, I tried to get closer and make my balls count however with a water logged field I managed to slip fall forward and got shot in head, shoulder and side, so I ended up huddled behind some tyres trying to hit the other team and I am pretty sure I hit the Marshall instead seems as I suddenly heard, 'You in the far corner, don't blind shoot!' oops my bad :)
After paint balling we were filthy but we decided to go and play a round of Archery, we had 40 arrows each and shot the hell out of the target course. After lunch we headed home and we had a really great day out.

Now I know I haven't update on Shelby for ages so here goes, she is now over a year old, and huge I can't believe how much she has grown since we first got her. She was spoilt rotten at Christmas everyone in the family brought her a present so she ended up with more then us kids.
She was a little poorly this morning but she has perked up as the day has gone on, now she is in the land of nod in her bed

How fast they grow

I can't believe Shelby my beautiful Siberian Husky cross is 9 months old and weighs a huge 65lb, it doesn't seem possible how fast she has grown.

Now this is what she looked like the first night we brought her home

This is what she looks like now

She is a handful but she is getting better as we keep up the training and constant walks. She is still a nightmare for my shoes and socks but I wouldn't change her for the world she has got an amazing character.

When we had a weeks holiday we took her to my grandparents where she met the neighbours dog Kaiser and he is so well behaved. They instantly took to each other and kept hanging over the wall licking each other I think she found herself a boyfriend because they wasn't too happy when we had to leave

Last few days before I go back to the real world

I cannot believe how quick my holiday has gone, part of me is happy because I now only have 11 days before Disneyland but I like my lazy weeks off.
So Friday I went to visit my grandparents, plus my dad wanted to show off his new bike to his dad. We took Shelby with us and we went for a lovely walk in the woods in Maidstone

Shelby, Grandad and Me

My dad's new bike

Check out my next post to see what big event we went to on saturday

Field trip

Today has been a great day for weather so today we took Shelby over to the field and played football and did some running. By the end of it not only Shelby was knackered we all were.

All knackered after playing football

Me jumping Shelby's rope before she takes out my legs

So this evening I went to the cinema and watch 'Attack the block'. I thought it was going to be rubbish but I am surprised to say it was a really good film that had me in barrels of laughs.

It is basically about a South London gang that have to defend their block by an alien invasion. It is features Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, Luke Treadaway and John Boyega.

Quotes

Sam : We should call the police

Pest : You'd b better of calling the ghost busters love





Ok I will admit it I am a GLEEK :)

So this week seems to be flying past, I haven't really achieved much but have been mega busy at work. Only one more week and I have a week off, I am still wondering what I can get up to for mini adventures :)

Now I haven't had chance to go to the cinema this week but I did sneakily buy Glee season one, even though I gave my friend hell for being a gleek. But I will admit it I am totally HOOKED! I love it.

Shelby

So Miss Shelby seems to be a little rebellious this week, first off the other morning my mom went downstairs in the morning to find Shelby's bed upside down and the bottom fabric layer ripped out and in millions of pieces on the floor, why on earth she did it I don't know. Then last night I was laying in bed and about 1am Shelby decided to go and lay against the baby gate in our kitchen and knocked it over making a horrendous noise scaring her and me in the process. She has destroyed a few of my mom's solar lights in the garden and she is completely obsessed with the watering can.

How can I stay mad when she looks so cute :)

I also joined Love film this week and once I had signed up and started browsing through the films I realised there are not many new release films I haven't seen, if you can recommend any good films for me to rent please do.

TV and Tattoos

Hello everyone, today is my day off so I decided to get a bit more ink, nothing new just getting some of my old tattoos coloured in and finished.

 This one is finished now but I am thinking of having it extended up the whole of my right leg to mirror my left leg to balance it out a bit because majority of my tattoos are on my left side

This one is far from finished, I still need the rest coloured in and thinking maybe have the vine go right round my leg?

 While writing my new addition to my blog I am watching Chronicles Of Narnia the Dawn Treader and it is fantastic. I would say it is the best one in the series so far and I also like the fact that they have kept the original four actors the same I can't stand it when you have a set of films or even a TV series and they keep changing characters around . Also introducing the character of Eustace Scrubb played by Will Poulter he starts out very annoying in the beginning but steals the limelight in the end, a great new talent who I hope to see in other films, and of course you have the hotness of Ben Barnes who makes any film worth watching

Tonight I am off to the cinema with my good friend Clare to watch Fast and furious 5 got to love a film with fast cars, hot cast and fab music. Check in tomorrow for a review of fast five

Little update on Shelby

She loves this hot weather although she can not be trusted in the garden by herself, this morning while we were busy doing a bit of housework Shelby went out in to the garden and went awfully quiet, now that is never a good sign when it comes to Shelby because her being quiet means she is UP TO NO GOOD :) When we went outside to investigate she had dug up the last one of my mums beautiful plant pots, there was dirt everywhere. She just lay there looking so innocent enough to say 'I didn't do it'. But now she is laying on the living room floor on her pillow looking like butter wouldn't melt but I must say she does look awfully cute all curled up lol.

Hope you are all enjoying you beautiful sunny day where ever I will blog again soon :)

So today is the end of my fabulous week off, I have had a great week off and achieved all that I wanted to do, I decorated my room, miss Shelby was spayed and I spent four nights sleeping downstairs with her to watch over her because she had a rough time with the operation and needed 24 hour watch. I had an amazing adventure day with my friend Nicola in Brighton.

Now sadly it is time to go back to reality and go back to work

Here are some pictures of the week:

Shelby finally resting and it was hard work to get her to stay still and not run around

Shelby claiming the sun lounger for herself

Films I have watched this week are;

Tron Legacy - Although I hadn't seen the first one I really wanted to watch this, I had had a few people say 'don't watch it the first one was rubbish' however I am glad I didn't listen to them and watched it. It is full of hot action and a great storyline.

The Chaperone staring Paul Levesque (aka HHH) it is a fun filled family film. Not one you could watch over and over but a good film for a family night in.

This is not a film but I do recommend this Season one and two of Sanctuary, it is fantastic and

has a great plot. Each episode gets better as the series goes on, season two has left me begging for season three. I highly recommend this if you haven't seen, it is a must see

Robin Dunne, Amanda Tapping, Emilie Ullerup

Longest day ever!!!!

Okay so today has been one of the longest days of my life. Shelby went to the vets to be spayed at 8.30am and has only just come home. First day since we have had her that she has been away so long and it was horrible :( But now she is home and resting and on the road to recovery.

She is all sleepy

While Shelby was at the vets though my mum and I did manage to decorate my bedroom it was not a 5 minute job. I must say it does look good colour scheme is now cookie dough and ivory cream. Just need to gloss the doors tomorrow and put all my stuff back (can't believe how much stuff I have accumulated in 20 years)

Over the weekend I managed to squeeze in watching Scream 4 and Red riding hood.
Scream 4 is the best one so far, it was full of action and had an excellent plot, I guessed one of the killer's but never imagined who the other one would be, it was a great twist. One of the best films I have seen this year a must see!

Red riding hood was a good film, it had a great storyline with a strange but good twist from the original fairytale. Also fab new actors/actresses especially Max Irons and Shiloh Fernandez two hot hunks that make any film worth watching lol.

Be back tomorrow to Blog some more, now I am going to camp downstair with Shelby and watch Sanctuary season 2 - Night all :)